Saying that Nigerians— who are only 60 years removed from colonization on a continent still feeling the effects of brain drains and a war that destroyed whole generations of people; do not have generational trauma might be the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard.

This is that brand of Christianity sold s by a specific breed of white missionaries to Black Africans who, by status, class, or aspiration, believe themselves saviors of their own people. Whilst knowing nothing about them.

If you have parents who survived the war— I promise you that they are hoarders. It might be personal files, afraid of throwing anything away, saving empty boxes in case they have to flee at any moment, freezers and freezers filled with food so they will never starve again…